Shadow of the Eternals put on hold

When and if the time is right the team at Precursor will reform to work on the project again.

Precursor Games has put development of Shadow of the Eternals on hold, the studio announced in a forum post.

Shadow of the Eternals was billed as the spiritual successor to Eternal Darkness. The development team had sought funding from several avenues, but failed.

"It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to put the Shadow of the Eternals project on hold," read a message from the team posted by Denis Dyack. "We are very happy with what we have accomplished both as a group and with the community. The community has blown us away and was the one thing that kept us going through it all - we cannot thank you enough.

"Many of us will be taking a break. For those who are not aware, we all worked on this project as a labour of love and self financed 100% of everything for a over a year to try to make Shadow of the Eternals a reality. Although we did not succeed on doing this, we succeeded in making many friends and starting something that we hope provided value for those involved. We have no regrets.

"Denis, Phil and Aaron have decided to continue to run the forums for those who wish to stay hang out and talk. Denis, Phil and Aaron will also be taking a break but will be around posting and talking with everyone when they can. Others from Precursor will also be popping in from time to time."

So what of Shadow of the Eternals. Is the project now dead?

"No, but we feel it needs a rest too," explained the team. "We have all agreed as a group that when and if the time is right we will get together and start it up again."